John Werner

John Werner

Contributor|AI

John Werner has built a career at the intersection of ideas, networks, and people—turning vision into powerful results. He is a Managing Director and Partner at Link Ventures, where he leads investments in artificial intelligence. Driven by deep curiosity and a passion for

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Banning Chinese Robots: Will It Work?

U.S. bans target Chinese robots while American manufacturers remain dependent on China’s crucial robotics components. 

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Aug 6, 2026

Widening The Aperture: Can Humanity Thrive With AI?

Megan Smith urges widening opportunity through inclusive innovation, STEM education, and technology that empowers everyone to contribute. 

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Aug 5, 2026

Thinking – And Re-Thinking – Context In AI

Jake Sortor argues optimized context, not larger context windows, determines reliable AI decision-making in high-stakes environments. 

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Aug 5, 2026

Coinbase Forge Illustrates The Power Of Internal Architectures

Coinbase's Forge showcases AI-first software engineering through agent orchestration, parallel workflows, and enterprise automation at scale. 

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Aug 3, 2026

4 Things To Know About Minimax H3

MiniMax H3 is an open-weight AI video generator using multimodal reasoning, contextual regeneration, and advanced architecture. 

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Aug 3, 2026

3 Dualities Of The Genz Labor Market

AI reshapes careers, requiring graduates to balance adaptability, specialized skills, and broad expertise amid uncertainty.

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Aug 1, 2026

From Drones To Nuclear Reactors To Robots: An Engineer’s Journey

Autonomous drones, intelligent robotics, and AI are reshaping defense by prioritizing protection over battlefield casualties. 

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Jul 31, 2026

Ethan Mollick Writes AI Agent Guide

Ethan Mollick advises experimenting with AI agents responsibly, emphasizing permissions, paid tools, and real-world delegation. 

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Jul 31, 2026

Uploading Your Brain: What Will It Take?

Researchers are advancing whole-brain emulation by combining neuroscience, AI, and rigorous data to explore consciousness scientifically. 

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Jul 29, 2026

Interviewing Mitch Kapor, Daphne Koller, And Bob Metcalfe In HP Garage

Tech pioneers reflected on Silicon Valley’s origins, innovation, education, networking, and AI’s transformative future.